Re: going off T3, starting T4 an option? I feel terrible./temps

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> 1)how do you look for gluten on nutritional labels?

In the US the FDA labeling act went into force in 2006 and it requires that any

of the 8 major protein allergens (of which wheat/gluten is one) be listed on the

label if the product contains them. So you are looking for anything containing

wheat, rye or barley or containing triticum ... which is an ancient form of

wheat. Watch for mystery ingredients like caramel color, natural flavors, or

hydrogenated vegetable protein.

Dining in restaurants is easy too - check out Triumphdining.com for a listing of

gluten free friendly restaurants.

> i dont eat bread anyway, but i do love salads, and i used to love steel cut

oats, and would like to have it again. i love nuts, seeds, peanut butter, almond

butter, cheeses, cream cheese, deli meat, eggs, apples, veggies, steak, salmon,

pork, my dads bbq chicken.

> 2)would i have to cut any of these things out? Deli meat can some times have

wheat, but generally I haven't had a problem with it. Some barbecue sauces have

wheat starch to thicken them, so I would check those carefully. Watch for rubs

or marinates on the meat or fish, and obviously no croutons on the salad -

otherwise, your overall diet is very gluten-free-friendly